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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,499.46, 90,738.92 and 16,130.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,499.46, 90,738.92 and 16,130.90 is: 24,193.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,499.46 : 90,738.92 = 16,130.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,499.46/90,738.92 = 16,130.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,499.46x = 90,738.92 × 16,130.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,499.46x = 1,463,700,444.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,700,444.63/60,499.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,193.61

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